Washington, Illinois vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 11.6% more expensive than Washington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $83,727 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Washington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Springfield
than in Washington, Illinois
Washington, IL vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Washington, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower